[Weekend Weather] Heavy Snow Up to 20cm and Severe Cold After Rain in Gwangju and Jeonnam

Expected Rainfall of 10-30mm Through the Weekend
Up to Around 20cm of Snowfall Early Next Week

Gwangju and Jeonnam are expected to experience up to 30mm of rain by this weekend, followed by a severe cold wave accompanied by heavy snowfall starting next week. Yonhap News

Gwangju and Jeonnam are expected to receive up to 30mm of rain through this weekend. After the rain stops, heavy snowfall and a severe cold wave are expected.

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on the 31st, 10 to 30mm of rain is forecast from today through the following day. In the eastern inland areas of Jeonnam, about 1cm of snow is expected.

On Saturday, February 1, morning lows will range from 1 to 5 degrees Celsius, with daytime highs between 7 and 9 degrees. On Sunday, February 2, morning lows will range from -1 to 4 degrees, and daytime highs from 7 to 13 degrees, resulting in relatively mild weather through the weekend.

However, from next week, a cold northwesterly wind will bring heavy snow and a strong cold wave. Between the 4th and 6th, snowfall of up to around 20cm is expected. Sea waves will also be very high, reaching 1 to 4 meters in the southern West Sea and southern South Sea areas.

An official from the Gwangju Meteorological Administration said, "In areas where rain or snow falls, visibility will be reduced, and icy roads and black ice may occur. Please maintain a safe distance and drive slowly when operating a vehicle."

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